Loan Companies Mishandle Funds
In St Marys Pennsylvania authorities reveal three Elk County finance firms are insolvent by about 3.7 million dollars, affecting 670 investors and risking life savings. George Rupprecht, president of the holding group, is uncontactable while A J Rupprecht and Carl J Gerg face bonds and fraud charges. Investigators tie 59 thousand dollars in fraudulent securities to 40 individuals as Industrial Finance and related firms collapse, with St Mary's Finance Co facing smaller losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s
Elk County
Clarence J. Arnold
Raymond Rupprecht
A. J. Rupprecht
Raymond
A. J
George
George Rupprecht
Carl J. Gerg
Gerg
State Banking Department
Industrial Finance Co
Industrial Discount Co
Elk Consumer Discount Co
Industrial Finance
St. Mary's Finance Co
Holiday Party At Paquin Residence
A Christmas party for the Canada-Americaine association took place at Mrs. Azilda Paquin’s Saco home with gifts exchanged and refreshments served. Helpers included Mrs. Juliette Fecteau Mrs. Loretta Martin and Mrs. Jeannette Bergeron assisting at the buffet. Attendees listed include Mrs. Armande Courtois Mrs. Aurore Nolette and many others. several guests contributed but could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada-Americaine Association
Azilda Paquin
Saco
Rachel Corriveau
Lorraine Fecteau
Rojeanne Paquin
Claire Croteau
Aurore Vachon
Alice Plante
Irene Plante
Marvina Bineau
Laura Guay
Yvonne Dutremble
Rojeanne Roberge
Gertrude Wood
Cold Water Bath Quick Cure For Gold Fever
A 13-year-old boy watched skin divers prospecting for gold in a Sierra stream and convinced his father to buy him gear. Within weeks he had almost $700 in gold, fueling a revival of gold fever in California and beyond. The piece surveys underwater prospecting history, gear costs, and cautions about the risky, meticulous work.
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Sacramento
Calif
Sierra
California
Mother Lode
John Marshall
British Columbia
Alaska
Snake River
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
San Juan
Colorado
Rio Grande
Keith Fuller
Huron Submarine Mining and Construction Co
Sacramento River
Huron
Feather
Fuller
Postman Turns Dog Friend Maker On His Route
Washington AP reports Suitland Maryland letter carrier Theodore Wilson 56 has made dog biscuits part of daily mail delivery for 15 years. He has been bitten only once by a new neighbor dog and now greets a wagging crowd of dogs and children on a block by block routine. He also hands out lollipops and parakeet seed to accommodate a friendly pigeon named Sam and its owner Mrs. Frank Bartos.
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Washington
Post Office
Suitland
Theodore Wilson
Wilson
Frank L. Bartos
Sam
Pigeon
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W. J. Fortier
Bacon Street
Biddeford
Paquin
Mfg
Presto
Nea
Wide Leans
Main Street
Postman
Dick’s T. V. Sales & Service
Dick Mondor
Alfred St
Biddeford, Me
ABC Venetian
Blind Co
York County
Sumner P. Johnson
Tripoli Ave
First National Bank of
Canpost Commentiak
Federal Deposit Insurance. Corp
Eran
U.S
First National
Elm St
Elm Street
Graham Street
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Pool
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Alfred
U.S. Cs. ‘Route
Aco
Stag Stater
Ennerure
Ennerumeror
Sive
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